Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

In an effort to facilitate a request from the Opposition yesterday, we reduced the time for debate on this Bill on the basis that it would allow more time for statements on climate change. I am now surprised to hear, having explained this Bill had to be enacted prior to Christmas for the reasons outlined, which are well known to the spokespersons, that there is a problem in this regard. So much for co-operation.

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